Tuesday, December 24, 2013

New Insight

Starting off with a quote from the book "Good Morning with God" by Jennifer Rothschild. She is talking about the days we feel like giving up on life.

"The problem, however, with giving up or giving in is that we get what we give."

That made me think. The Scripture she referenced is Galatians 6:7 which says "Do not be deceived. God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." (NIV) The Message puts it this way: "Don't be misled: No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest."

I've
never thought of this passage in regards to anything but finances -
give generously and you will receive generously. This is even though
the following verses reference actions and attitudes. I'm not sure if
that's because finances have been taught in church in reference to this
verse or what. Either way - new thought - not the right word - for
me...Jennifer applies it to attitudes and actions. If we give into
depression and despair that is what we will receive - defeat and
despair. However if, in those times, we deliberately focus on praising
and thankfulness God will bless. The following verses back this up so
I'm not at all sure why I've not seen it before.

Christmas
time is a time I've always struggled - think I'm much like my dad in
this area. This year has been much worse than normal - we've had
several days of rainy gloomy weather, I've had chickens die, little time
with friends, money is a bit tight and we are coming up on an
anniversary of Mom's home-going. Yesterday I was extremely teary.
Today I'm going to do my best to focus on the blessings and go from
there. Firstly the sun is shining today!

4 comments:

:) xxxxx I chose to deconstruct Christmas this time around. I usually end up feeling sad and forlorn at the time when the opportunity is there to be full of joy and thankfulness. By deconstructing Christmas - by this we ate the special foods whenever, opened up presents whenever, sang carols in between ABBA etc - I removed the pressure of wanting to provide the special day.... And it worked. It was a very special season. I learnt that joy and family togetherness is all about perspective.

About Me

I am a newly-wed mom of 3 wonderful guys. They keep me extremely busy. I was widowed for 5 1/2 years and am now privileged to be newly wed to B. We are building on to his house - hoping to move before the holidays roll around. I was born and brought up in Africa - as an MK and would love to one day go back at least for a visit.